'Grindr For Equality' Is Gay Dating App's Effort To Mobilize Users For 2012 Election
Though it’s best known as the dating application of choice for legions of gay men, Grindr is wading into the political foray with a brand-new project just in time for the 2012 presidential election.
“Grindr for Equality,” a newly-developed social effort, strives to “unite gay men across the country, make that voice grow louder and have a nationwide impact,” according to the app’s founder and CEO.
“We must elect not only a president but representatives and senators who are supportive of our community and our equality,” Joel Simkhai said in a statement. “Local elections have national impact, so we want to use Grindr as a tool for mobilizing and connecting gay men around the country to help make a combined national impact.”
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